HoneydewOk1731 t1_j25bz9i wrote
Reply to comment by SomePolack in New coronavirus subvariant, XBB, now widespread in New England by uxd
It would have been physically impossible to prevent it from spreading to the US, unless all incoming flights were suspended. And we know how xenophobic that is perceived to be. The virus has entered endemic mode, and that’s a good thing
SomePolack t1_j25hhvj wrote
Shutting down all flights and then actually having people lockdown. Instead we let people do whatever they wanted and were shocked the virus kept spreading.
America never went into a full lockdown, not even close.
HoneydewOk1731 t1_j25lyss wrote
The lockdown would have to be never ending
SomePolack t1_j25oyi9 wrote
Not true, it ended before we ever got COVID under control so it wouldn’t have to be forever.
HoneydewOk1731 t1_j25pu6o wrote
Doesn’t matter. Unless the entire world agrees to the same lockdown measures, which may not have even worked the way you believe, the US would have to ban air travel indefinitely. I get that people want more reasons to hate Trump, but what you’re saying makes little sense
SomePolack t1_j25q48r wrote
I never even referenced the big bad tangerine and I think Biden has downplayed the pandemic for political unity.
All I’m saying is if I was in charge - we would’ve had no international travel as soon as the report hit my desk. Sort out to the problems later, save a million Americans.
HoneydewOk1731 t1_j25qcpo wrote
Would that travel ban extend into 2023? Because there are countries outside the US still experiencing covid
SomePolack t1_j25s0g2 wrote
Idk, we’re talking about hypotheticals here so who knows. Just saying I would’ve done a lot more than was done, if I had any say.
Definitely wouldn’t have told people not to worry and to keep gathering for holidays.
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